Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
200 N Park St., Portland, IN 47371 · Jay County · (260) 726-9355
100 certified beds, about 83 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155526 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 11, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 20 health citations since October 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.74 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.40 of those hours.
26.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Hcf Management Indiana, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
710/23
106/24
208/24
204/25
606/25
207/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 20 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
2E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 31, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from sexual abuse by CNA 10 for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident C) This deficient practice was corrected on 7/19/25, prior to the start of survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff immediately reported abuse allegations to the Administrator or designee for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident C). This deficient practice was corrected on 7/19/25, prior to the start of survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.
June 11, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to employ a qualified Dietary Manager. This deficiency had the potential to impact 77 of 77 residents who received meals from the facility kitchen.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and prepare food under safe and sanitary conditions related to kitchen equipment and cleanliness. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 77 of 77 residents who received food from the facility kitchen.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement fall interventions and provide supervision to prevent falls for residents with cognitive impairment for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. (Residents 59 and 72)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to change out, label, and date oxygen supplies for 3 of 17 residents reviewed. (Residents 42, 61, and 75)
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure shift to shift narcotic count and reconciliation was completed for 3 of 5 medication carts reviewed for controlled medication reconciliation. (500 hall, 300 hall, and 200 hall)
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to dispose of unlabeled and unused medications for 1 of 6 medication carts reviewed for medication storage and labeling. (Medication Cart 300, 2nd half)
April 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident was free from staff-to-resident verbal abuse and physical abuse resulting in a skin tear for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident B) The deficient practice was corrected on 2/24/25, prior to the start of survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to timely report allegations of abuse to the appropriate agencies for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident B)
August 16, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure non-pharmacological interventions were implemented prior to the PRN (as needed) administration of psychotropic medications for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident 39 and Resident 59)
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to label over-the-counter medications with resident name and physician name and failed to dispose of expired medications for 1 of 6 medication carts observed. (Medication cart on 300 Hall)
June 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an abuse allegation was reported to the Indiana Department of Health in a timely manner for 1 of 1 abuse allegation reviewed (Resident B).
October 30, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the dietary manager completed the required education to meet the qualifications for a dietary manager. This deficiency had the potential to affect 57 of 57 residents who received meals from the facility kitchen.
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to resolve continued Resident Council concerns regarding late mealtimes.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain toilets in a clean and homelike manner for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for environment (Residents 4, 25, and 52) of the 15 residents who resided on the 500 Unit.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's advance directives were consistent in the clinical record, and changes were verified, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for advance directives (Resident 3).
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was submitted for a resident with a new mental health diagnosis (Resident 18).
- D Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a nurse aide became certified within four months of completing training for 1 of 4 CNA students reviewed. (CNA 7)
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to offer and/or provide updated pneumococcal immunizations based on current Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for infection control. (Residents 4 and 8)
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 11, 2025, 1 on January 16, 2025, 3 on August 16, 2024, 5 on October 30, 2023.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.74 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.40 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.47 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.59 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 26.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.24 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.86 on weekdays and 3.47 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.59 in April to June 2025 to 3.74 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.74 | 0.40 | 3.86 | 3.47 | 1.7% | 0 of 90 | 83 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.63 | 0.47 | 3.78 | 3.25 | 1.8% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.42 | 0.50 | 3.53 | 3.15 | 2.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.59 | 0.57 | 3.72 | 3.24 | 1.7% | 0 of 91 | 79 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.8 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.8 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.4 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.5 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.6 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Hcf Management Indiana, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 3.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/01/2011 |
| Bayston, Brett | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Brand, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Castetter, Andrea | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Hawkins, Claude | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2013 | |
| Hornbecker, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Reagan, Julie | Corporate director | Individual | 09/25/2024 | |
| Braverman, Kelly | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2021 | |
| Sellers, Daniel | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/20/2024 | |
| Magnolia Health Management Xxiv LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2011 | |
| Hodgson, Melinda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/28/2025 | |
| Reed, Stuart | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2011 | |
| Vormohr, J. Frank | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2021 | |
| Reed, Michael | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 12/09/2025 | |
| Magnolia Health Systems 55, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/09/2025 | |
| Magnolia Health Systems Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2011 | |
| Sabra Health Care Limited Partnership | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2011 | |
| Hodgson, Melinda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/28/2025 | |
| Vormohr, J. Frank | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/19/2025 | |
| Ward, Jonathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2011 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2025: "Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 30, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the Dunkirk, 11.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Envive of Berne Berne, 14.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Swiss Village Berne, 15.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Albany, 16.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Briarwood Village Coldwater, 17.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Pineknoll Rehabilitation Centre Winchester, 17.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Gardens at St. Henry the Saint Henry, 18.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Union City Care Center Union City, 19.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 11, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Hcf Management Indiana. Legal business name: WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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